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2018 BMW 5 Series

White Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

116,308 mi
Last recorded116,308 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 5 Series49,530 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration52 BK
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 116,308 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

covers and shields fitted

Pass 15 Apr 2025 91,298 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 70,446 miles

Offside Front tyre is worn on the edges

both rear tyres on 3mm

Fail 13 Apr 2024 70,430 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front tyre is worn on the edges

both rear tyres on 3mm

Pass 31 Mar 2023 53,922 miles

engine cover and under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 1 Apr 2022 40,112 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 25,851 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

How Reliable is the BMW 5 Series?

Based on 944,163 MOT tests across 122,930 vehicles.

80.5%
Pass Rate
8,163
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
122,930
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,557
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,960
Brake pipe excessively corroded 12,202
parking brake recording little or no effort 7,953
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 7,589
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52 BK is a 2018 BMW 5 Series in White with a 2,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2018 BMW 5 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.5% with a typical mileage of 49,530 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 5 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 25,557 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 52 BK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 5 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 8 years old, this BMW 5 Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 52 BK registered?

52 BK is a 2018 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 3 March 2018.

Is 52 BK safe to buy?

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